Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - Prn
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers
remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.
Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of
therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language,
hearing, and oral motor disorders. Records speech samples and
conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability. Documents test
results and recommends remedial treatment. Performs evaluations
with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills,
speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and
auditory skills. Confers with associates and institutes treatment
utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment. Maintains
active and support communication with the patient regarding
progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the
therapeutic process. Bachelor's Degree required. Speech
Therapy/Pathology license required. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.
Responsibilities: The staff Speech Language Pathologist is directly
responsible to the manager/coordinator and/or his or her designee.
Assists with the direction, utilization, supervision, instruction,
and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers, and students
utilized in the department/facility. Responsible for interpreting
and carrying out the prescription of the physician; receiving and
writing verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or
physician assistants in accordance with practice act guidelines;
good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic
use of time; equipment and supplies; and safety and welfare of
patients and other associates. Performs other diverse duties as
requested. Requirements: Education: - Graduate of an
accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology.
Experience: - New graduates are accepted for this position,
although experience is preferred. CFY supervision may be arranged.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: - Must have, or is
eligible for, state licensure. - Must present license prior to
employment. - CPR-AHA. American Speech Language Hearing Association
(ASHA) card required within one year of hire/transfer. Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more
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application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.
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